Peaches and Cream Cake
A light, fluffy, 3-ingredient sponge cake with fresh peaches and cream filling, topped with a cloud of whipping cream. You’re going to love this recipe because it’s so delicious and super simple to make.
I came across the cake recipe on NatashasKitchen.com. I actually had to read the recipe twice because I didn’t think you could make a cake with only 3-ingredients. So, I gave it a try for myself and it turned out beautifully. Light and fluffy in texture, moist and rich in taste and made with just flour, eggs and sugar. A wonderful cake you can quickly put together anytime and dress up any way you want. What more can you ask for?
I filled the cake with some lovely fresh diced peaches, mixed with my favourite whipped cream topping. My go-to whipped cream recipe is 2 parts whipping cream and 1 part cream cheese. The cream cheese makes the frosting sturdier, so you can pipe it like you would buttercream and it will hold its form. It also adds a little bit of tanginess and richness to the frosting.
Cake recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen
Whipped cream recipe from Allrecipes.com
PrintPeaches and Cream Cake
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10-12
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
A light, fluffy, 3-ingredient sponge cake with fresh peaches and cream filling, topped with a cloud of whipping cream.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the cake:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Ingredients for the cream:
- 1 pkg of cream cheese (8oz/250grams)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches (you can also use canned)
- 1 sliced peach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9″ round pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl and using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on high for about 6 minutes until light and fluffy, or until tripled in volume.
- Sift in 1/3 of the flour at a time and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix as you want to keep as much of the volume as possible.
- Divide the batter into the 2 prepared baking pans and bake for about 22-25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add the whipping cream and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
- Mix 1 cup of the whipped cream with the diced peaches and spread overtop of one of the cakes. Place the 2nd cake on top and pour the remaining whipped cream overtop and decorate with sliced peaches.
Before I try this recipe, there’s something I’d to know. I’ve been reading up on sponge cake recipes before coming across this. Those recipes mentioned separating the egg whites from the yolks, which is apparently the correct way to make sponge cake. Your recipe says to mix the eggs as they are, and the reviews clearly show you aren’t mistaken, but I would like to know why your recipe is different from the others. Thank you.
This method of beating the whole eggs versus separating is from a biskvit cake recipe which is a classic Russian sponge. Sometimes there is more than one way to do things. And this is just a simpler way of incorporating air into your batter for rise instead of using a leavening agent. I’m curious though, where in my reviews does it show that I am mistaken? I don’t see any negative comments unless I missed something.
Thank you for answering and explaining in detail about the egg beating method. I think you misread the last part of my comment. None of your reviews say you ARE mistaken, I said your reviews prove you AREN’T mistaken. I hope that clears things up.
Oops, my bad. I did totally misread your comment. My apologies and thank you for clarifying, Sandra. I hope you enjoy the cake and have a great weekend!
Literally one of the best cakes I’ve ever had in my life! I honestly wish I could post a picture. I added strawberries to the filling and topping 🥰🥰🥰 I’ve made 3 for in the last two weeks because we share everyone!
Thank you for your kind words, Dounia! I’m so glad you enjoy the cake that much and great idea adding the strawberries. Feel free to tag me on Instagram or email me a pic at lily@littlesweetbaker.com
I baked this for my family when they came over the other day and it was a huge success!
This looks amazing! Can this be made and stored 2 days ahead of time?
The cake can be prepared 2 days in advanced and stored tightly wrapped up. The cream filling and fruit should be prepared the day of serving. I hope that helps and feel free to email me back if you have any further questions. Enjoy:)
This was a perfect summer cake and a total hit at a surprise birthday party. The cream cheese and whipped cream frosting combined with the peaches is now my favorite cake topping 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe!
You’re very welcome Aarushi and thank you for your kind words:) Have a lovely day!
Oh wow, just look at that cake! There are few combinations more heavenly than peaches and cream. Man, I wish summer was back just for the sake of this cake! <3
Thanks Tashiana and nice to meet you:)
OMG!! that’s a beautiful cake Lily!! It looks so light and moist… Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!! 🙂
Perfect for summer! Or for dressing up with different fruit combinations to suit the changing seasons 🙂 I bet this would be amazing with some mixed berries 🙂 Thanks for sharing Lily.
You’re welcome Amy and you’re right, I think mixed berries would be fabulous with this cake, thanks for stopping by X:)
3 ingredient wow,awesome Lily:-) looks super tempting
I love the addition of the flowers on top of the cake! It looks ridiculously fluffy and light ❤️
Wow! This cake looks amazing 🙂
I never would have thought such a simple cake could look so great! I’m definitely going to have to try this one
Thanks Michelle X
It is wonderful! Love those beauties-flowers! And of course the wood – it’s definitely the eye-catching thing! 😉
Thanks Mila X
Well, three ingredients is impressive but it’s the presentation of this cake that really makes it stand out for me. Absolutely beautiful with those little flowers. Happy FF.
Thanks and happy FF to you too X
Beautiful cake! What great presentation, and I am sure the taste is delicious with the peaches.
Thanks Ngan X
I’m so happy you enjoyed the cake. Yours looks beautiful and I absolutely love how you decorated and frosted it!
Thanks Natasha and thank you for sharing such a fabulous recipe X:)
on top of that wood it looks great!
Thanks Mr Fitz X
This is a winner all the way 🙂
Thanks X
Just gorgeous Lily, that is such a beautiful, flavorful cake! Love the photos!
Thanks Naina, always nice chatting with you:)